Tokyo, Japan — The three-sport queen is back.
After nearly two years rehabilitating a serious knee injury and transitioning through MMA, Stamp Fairtex is set to make her highly anticipated return to kickboxing rules. The megastar faces former K-1 Flyweight Champion Kana “Krusher Queen” Morimoto in a three-round Atomweight Kickboxing showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, happening on November 16 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena.
Stamp Fairtex was last seen in September 2023, where she beat
Stamp’s comeback has been marked not by triumphal declarations, but by candid realism. Reflecting on her long hiatus and goals for the future, she shared:
“I’m not pressuring myself to win… I want to know if I’m recovered enough to continue… how nervous I’d get after such a long time.”
Facing Kana, renowned for her explosive speed, adds another layer of challenge. Stamp acknowledged:
“[Morimoto] has exceptional speed… a fast and confident striker. This will be a chance to prove myself.”
Stamp built her legacy as ONE’s first two-sport and then three-sport world champion, owning titles in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA. One of her early crowning moments was winning the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title against Kai Ting Chuang in 2018.
Now, her strike-based roots beckon once more.
For Kana Morimoto, this fight is a pivotal opportunity:
“This is a defining moment for me… For women in ONE, it’s the start of a new phase.”
Expect a technical striking duel rather than a flashy war. Stamp’s pressure and range control will meet Kana’s speed and precision—and the tension of the arena will elevate every exchange.
If Stamp looks sharp, she may reignite her path to kickboxing glory. A win could see her earn a title shot against current ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World champion, Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom.
When is Stamp Fairtex fighting at ONE 173?
Event: ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri
Date: November 16, 2025
Location: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan Wikipedia
Bout: Stamp Fairtex vs. Kana Morimoto
Rules: Atomweight Kickboxing (3 rounds)